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'Magizhchi' at the box-office

Kabali has had the biggest-ever opening for a Tamil film




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Hitman: Songs you must listen to this week




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The actor vs. the superstar

Stardom is not about acting talent or the lack of it. Difficult to trace its origin to a single factor, it is often something that just happens




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Avan Pithana? (1966)

S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari, S. V. Sahasranamam, T. P. Muthulakshmi, C. K. Nagesh, A. Karunanidhi, Kumari Sachu




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Making the cut

As a film’s success depends heavily on its teaser and trailer, editing them has become an art in itself




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Hitman: Songs you must listen to this week

Here are some songs you must listen to this week.




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Neengatha Ninaivu (1963)

Star Cast: S.S. Rajendran, Kalyankumar, R. Vijayakumari, Pushpalatha, V.K. Ramasami, T.V. Kumudhini, C.K. Nagesh, C.R. Manorama, S. Ramarao, ‘Master’ Mohan, ‘Baby’ Savithri




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More than just ‘chick flicks’

Some of the most thought-provoking cinema is hidden under the guise of ‘chick flicks’




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The piracy nightmare

A look at the losses to the film industry thanks to smartphones, camcorders and hi-tech projectors




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Thunder Thais

Rarely do we come across a film as genuinely erotic as Nonzee Nimibutr’s Jan Dara




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Thedi Vandha Selvam (1958) Tamil

Star cast: S.S. Rajendran, Rajasulochana, B. Saroja Devi, V.K. Ramasami, T.S. Balaiah, T.K. Ramachandran, ‘Kuladeivam’ V. Rajagopal, T.P. Muthulakshmi, P.R. Mangalam, Lakshmiprabha, A. Karunanidhi, D. Balasubramaniam, M.A. Ganapathi, P.S. Seethalakshmi




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Return of the native

Tamil Nadu’s B and C centres are experiencing a revival with films like Thirunaal, Dhilluku Dhuddu and Dharma Durai becoming hits




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Is Thursday the new Friday?

A look at films being released a day earlier than usual




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Notes on a scandal

Political embarrsassment has always made for interesting cinema




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The big promotion

Remo has shown that even an average film can be turned into a superhit if marketed aggressively enough




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Encounter with a master

How I chanced upon a meeting with Korean director Kim Ki-duk




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It’s Kodi versus Kaashmora, this Deepavali

It’s Kodi versus Kaashmora, this Diwali




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Feasting at festivals

The recent film festivals at Busan and London had a number of interesting films




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How Rang De Basanti created a challenging storyboard for future filmmakers

Rang De Basanti set a trend in filmmaking with its unconventional narrative style




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Daredevils not taking Supergiants lightly

Delhi team to stick to its horses-for-courses policy



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It’s all about getting the basics right: Amla



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Virat-AB like Batman-Superman, says Chris Gayle



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Supergiants hurt Daredevils' prospects

Daredevils posted a dull 121/6, that was boosted by a Morris cameo. In response, Supergiants were going rollickingly before the rain forced interruptions and handed them a 19-run win by D/L method.



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Unglamorous Green Park’s shot at big-ticket cricket



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‘They are Batman and Superman’



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RCB’s bowling unit needs to fire

Rain has been forecast; advantage home team against a depleted Kings XI.



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Supergiants prevail in a rain-hit match

Dhoni’s men score 76 for one in 11 overs, well ahead of the D/L requirement of 57, when play is called off.



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Raina returns as Lions hope to roar against Knight Riders

Half of Gujarat Lions worries will be taken care of if the dazzling opening combo of Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum fires.



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Hit by a ‘truck-like’ bouncer, Bailey escaped unhurt

George Bailey top-edged a rising ball that dislodged his helmet during the game against Delhi Daredevils.



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We have to work hard on our game: Raina



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Short boundaries surprise Holder



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A run-feast anticipated as race hots up

Gujarat Lions has stayed on course by resorting to percentage cricket.



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Kohli hands Kings a royal thrashing

The RCB captain sets the Chinnaswamy Stadium ablaze, scoring 113 off a mere 50 balls.



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Daredevils face Sunrisers in do-or-die IPL match

The Sunrisers, on the other hand, are virtually through to the play-offs and they are on top of the table with 16 points from 12 games.



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Lions breeze through by 6 wickets

A Dwayne-Smith bowling special and a Suresh-Raina batting special takes Gujarat Lions up to the top of the table on points.



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Sunrisers hit as Nehra ruled out



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Virat and AB are playing a different game: Watson




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Settled SRH takes on unpredictable DD



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Kings wilt in a massive chase under pressure

Kohli and Gayle send the visitors on a leather hunt in a match reduced to 15-overs-a-side by rain.



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Nair's confidence earns Delhi 6-wicket win

And Delhi Daredevils stay afloat to fight another day, after Karun Nair held his own on a day of hot and cold fielding, after Sunrisers set them 158.



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Pune vs Punjab: Cellar-dwellers battle to avoid wooden spoon



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Pune vs Punjab: Amla says Kings keen to end on winning note



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Lions win will seal MI’s fate

Raina’s side could opt for a spinner-friendly track to counter the defending champion's strengths.



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